25% State Tax Credit

Did you know?

The state of Colorado allows you to take a 25% tax credit on your state income taxes when you make a donation to the Marian House Soup Kitchen, Marian House Client Services, Marian House Community Outreach, or to the Capital Campaign for The New Marian House

All donations to Catholic Charities are tax-deductible, but these particular programs qualify for added benefits to the donor on their Colorado state income taxes.

Note: situations vary; please consult your tax advisor.

Example using 28% tax rate

Contribution	$1,000
State Tax Credit (Enterprise Zone)	($250)
Federal Tax Deduction	($267)
State Tax Deduction	($46)
After Tax Investment	$437

How to Donate

Check – make payable to El Paso County Enterprise Zone and indicate “Marian House” or “Marian House Capital Campaign” on the memo line. Only donations of $500.00 or more qualify.

Mailing address:

Catholic Charities
228 North Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs , CO 80903

In-kind and stock donations – valued at $500 or more are eligible for a 12.5% Enterprise Zone tax credit. Please call 719.866.6440.

Credit card donations are not eligible for this tax credit.

El Paso County will send you an Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Form to be filed with your taxes.

For more information:

Call Catholic Charities at 719.866.6440.

E-mail Catholic Charities

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